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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 977.37 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 977.37 and 342.90 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 977.37 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/977.37 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 977.37 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 335,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,138.89/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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